LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Iran hostage crisis - Jimmy Carter announces deal

Genre

Press conference

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:03:59

Description

US President Jimmy Carter gives a press conference explaining the agreement with Iran for the release of American hostages as negotiated with help from Algeria. (The hostages were finally released on 20/01/81). In 2 parts.

Contributors

Jimmy Carter

Keywords

USA; Iran; Embassies and consulates; Tehran; Finance; Arbitration; Diplomacy; Hostages; Jody Powell; Embassy buildings; Diplomats; Warren Christopher; Algeria

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